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A stage with two characters in period costumes, one holding a book. 2
A person in a polka dot dress on a stage with others lying on the floor. 3
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • No Japanese required – enjoy the storey through movement and visual storytelling
    • A 90-minute immersive theatrical experience
    • Over 350,000 audience members during a 15-year run
    • Fully air-conditioned indoor venue, perfect in any weather
    • Located in central Kyoto, ideal after a day of sightseeing

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Japan, 〒604-8082 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Benkeiishichō, ５６ 1928ビル 3階 | Please go to GEAR /Non-Verbal theatre.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Non-Verbal Theatre Show Tickets at GEAR

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$69.96 x 1 AdultAU$69.96
Total
Price is AU$69.96
Until Mon, 10 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission ticket (Premium-seat)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • No words. Pure emotion.

    Experience GEAR, Kyoto's long-running wordless theatre performance, where music, movement, technology and breathtaking stage effects come together in an unforgettable 90-minute show.

    No Japanese is required. Through spectacular performances, stunning visual effects and an emotionally powerful storey, audiences from around the world can enjoy the experience together.

    Set in a broken toy factory in the future, four robot workers encounter a doll that suddenly comes to life. As they interact, they begin a touching journey of discovering emotions, connection and what it means to be human.

    Celebrating more than 15 years on stage and welcoming over 350,000 audience members, GEAR has become one of Kyoto's most acclaimed live entertainment experiences. Combining world-class performers with innovative stage technology, it offers a theatrical experience unlike anything else in Japan.

    Inspired by Kyoto's spirit of preserving tradition while creating innovation, GEAR blends contemporary performing arts with stage techniques rooted in Kabuki theatre, seamlessly enhanced by cutting-edge lighting, projection and special effects.

    Whether you are visiting Kyoto for the first time or returning again, GEAR offers an unforgettable evening that can be enjoyed by couples, families, solo travellers and theatre lovers alike.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Japan, 〒604-8082 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Benkeiishichō, ５６ 1928ビル 3階 | Please go to GEAR /Non-Verbal theatre.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan